Published May 7, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT Cory Gunther is a senior author and Newsletter Editor at Valnet, covering cutting-edge tech, Android, and more for How-To Geek. He's covered Android, cars, and technology for over a decade. When he's not reviewing the latest gadget, you can find him off-roading in his Toyota truck, fixing said truck, or doing something outdoors with friends and family. He's covered CES, SEMA, and MWC and reviewed countless phones, TVs, speakers, EVs, e-bikes, and more. Before Valnet, Cory worked for GottaBeMobile . His writing has also appeared on SlashGear , InputMag , and  AndroidCentral.  He's written over 9,000 articles.  When you think about the history of smartphones, several iconic releases stand out. I'm talking about the Galaxy SIII, iPhone 4, HTC One M7, and even Google's LG-made Nexus 5 was a big deal, even if it didn't have sales numbers to back it up. But one phone that's often overlooked is this huge 12-year-old Motorola phone, the Nexus 6.…